What's In It For Me - A Tribute to Kitty This blog is all about taking care of our sugar babies. Do this, do that, and this, and this, oh and also don’t forget that thing. When caring for a s
Changing and Shopping for New Vets(Post)Changing and Shopping for New Vets There are many situations that might require a change in veterinary care. When it comes to the diabetic kitty, the biggest red flag is the care plan that includes
Dog Days of Summer(Post)Dog Days of Summer I was reading the other day and came across the term “dog days of summer” and while I have heard the term used, I didn’t know where it came from. I looked it up and it originate
The Cat and the Christmas Tree(Post)The Cat and the Christmas Tree So life is all normal in the household, and the kitties are doing well with their various routines with testing, insulin, and diet. Of course, this makes them feel b
The Audacity of the Ruling Kitty(Post)The Audacity of the Ruling Kitty So when one kid gets a car, both kids are gone a lot more. This is great. Finally, peace and quiet! FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER… There is this awful howl/cry/meow co
A Community for My Diabetic Dog(Post)A Community for My Diabetic Dog Today, I want to take the time to encourage you to not give up. This is not an easy disease to jump right into. There is a good bit to learn, but if you take the tim
The Most Special Dog EVER!(Post)The Most Special Dog EVER! August 19th marked six years since the day I started this diabetic dog journey. When Lucy was diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatitis, who knew that I would dive in so
Why Home Testing Your Diabetic Dog Is So Critically Important(Post)Why Home Testing Your Diabetic Dog is So Critically Important This topic is one that we will revisit often as it is the MOST important topic to master in canine diabetes management. Home testing
A Walk Down Memory Lane(Post)A Walk Down Memory Lane I have been feeling a bit nostalgic lately, my special boy Frank went over the rainbow bridge a couple of weeks ago and he is now with his girls Bella and Lucy. Thinking ab
The Working Fur Parent(Post)The Working Fur Parent Our cats are independent creatures and usually come around when they want regardless of what we are doing. Our diabetic kitty can be worrisome at first, but there are ways
Dental Care for Kitty – Myths and Practicalities(Post)Dental Care for Kitty - Myths and Practicalities I am not a fan of dental work or anything related including my own dentist who I called “evil” the last time I had major dental work done – sedat
Canine Nutrition: Essential Amino Acids and Fatty Acids(Post)Canine Nutrition: Essential Amino Acids and Fatty Acids I have learned so much in the past nine years when it comes to canine diabetes and nutrition because of Lucy’s diagnosis. I just realized t